Getting signed can feel like you’ve made it in the music industry. Louise Dodgson, editor of The Unsigned Guide, says this isn’t the case, and gives tips on what to think about if you do get signed.
Creative Voices
Alison Wenham is CEO of the Association of Independent Music. She discusses the lack of diversity in the music industry, giving her view on what is holding women back and how to change it.
Industry Insight
Paul Alborough performs as Professor Elemental, a steampunk and 'chap hop' performer. He describes leaving full-time work to pursue his creative career, with advice for performers on developing a niche.
Industry Insight
Andrej Bako is one half of electronic music duo Loop Ellington, which he set up with Andy Diagram. He spoke about how technology has enabled him to create and perform music in an affordable way.
Industry Insight
After discovering the recorder at school, Arun Ghosh became a jazz clarinettist, theatre composer, and music teacher. He spoke about his career, and the challenge of earning a living from several jobs.
Industry Insight
Tommy Four Seven got his first club residency at the age of 17 and has worked his way up to launching his own record label. He shared five pieces of advice for succeeding as a DJ.
Industry Insight
Singer and songwriter Netsayi began entering singing competitions at the age of 10, but didn’t consider a career in music until later. She spoke about her career journey.
Industry Insight
Anthony Sargent is General Director of the prestigious music and performance centre The Sage Gateshead. He spoke about his career journey, and gave 4 pieces of advice for others working in the arts.
Develop Your Career
Simon Lovelace, founder of technical crew training company Crewclass, has seven tips for finding backstage technical work.
Industry Insight
Hip-hop producer Eric Lau started out trying to emulate his musical heroes. Gradually he learned to record his own tracks. From there he got into production. He spoke about his career journey.
Handle the daily administration of the venue
The skills you need to be a producer-engineer
Running successful live spectacles
Making the creative decisions
Working with individuals or groups to make music
Performing for the enjoyment for crowds
Maintain instruments and equipment
Perform in front of an audience or make recordings
Working with an artist, company or venue
Organise all aspects of a recording session
